Establishing a Public-Private Partnership (P3) Authority Act Summary This Act establishes a state Partnership Committee and an Office of Public-Private Partnerships to identify and establish public-private partnerships and approve qualified bidders, requests for proposals, and template contracts. The Act is designed to improve public operational efficiency and environmental performance, promote public safety, attract private investment in the state, and minimize governmental liabilities. Model Policy {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Title} This Act may be cited as the “Establishing a Public-Private Partnership (P3) Authority Act.” Section 2. {Definitions} The following definitions apply in this section: (A) “Contract” means any purchase […]

The Water/Wastewater Utility Public-Private Partnership Act Model Legislation {Title, Enacting clause, etc.} Be it enacted by the legislature of the state of [insert state] Section 1. Definitions 1. Governmental agency refers to any state agency, state district, city, county, city and county, including a chartered city or county, school district, community college district, public district, county board of education, joint powers authority, water or sewer district, special district, or any other public or municipal corporation. 2. Private entity refers to a person, business entity, combination of persons and business entities, or a combination of business entities. 3. Best value refers […]

Long Term Asset Management Act Summary This Act encourages the state Department of Transportation to develop and implement long-term asset management strategies and programs for all transportation infrastructure assets. This Act also encourages the Department of Transportation to work in partnership with the private sector to achieve accountability, improve outcomes, and produce savings in an innovative, timely and cost efficient manner. Model Legislation {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Title} This Act may be cited as the “Long Term Asset Management Act” Section 2. {Definitions} The following definitions apply in this section: (A) “Long term asset management strategies and programs:” […]

Multiple Award Schedule Contracts Act Summary This Act allows state contracts to be awarded via Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contracts. MAS contracts provide state agencies the freedom to evaluate vendors based upon a variety of factors including: discounts, total lifecycle costs, service, warranty, distribution channels, and past vendor performance. MAS contracts allow multiple vendors to compete and be awarded a contract based upon the value of their products or services and result in competitive pricing, transparency, administrative savings, expedited procurement, and flexibility for state purchasers. Model Legislation {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Title} This Act may be cited as the […]